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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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